My Library, My World

When I was a second-year student at JKUAT in 2008, I discovered the Kenya National Library in Upperhill, Nairobi. And wow! It became one of my go-to places for years to come.

I used to spend some days there: reading, relaxing, surfing the net, or listening to one Joel Osteen sermon. Let me tell you about three enlightening books I read there.

The first was a heavy one about the lives of all American presidents up to George W. Bush. One thing I learnt from it is that Franklin Roosevelt became more sensitive to the problems of other people after polio struck him.

The second was a hefty dictionary of quotes (by Cambridge University, I think), and the quotes that touched me most were biblical verses, especially those of King David acknowledging his sinful past.

The third was Myles Munroe's The Spirit of Leadership, which had a story about a lion that became a sheep by association. Relatable and well-written, the story inspired me to be bold.

Oh, I also read magazines, and one on self-esteem remains etched on my memory. It was so enlightening and inspiring that I'd give my right arm to get a personal copy.

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